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How many syllables in “cytomegalic”?

5

syllables in "cytomegalic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cy · to · me · ga · lic

Letters

11

c · y · t · o · m · e · g · a · l · i · c

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
y4
t1
o1
m3
e1
g2
a1
l1
i1
c3

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About the word “cytomegalic

The word cytomegalic contains 5 syllables, divided as cy · to · me · ga · lic. It has 11 letters.

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How many syllables does "cytomegalic" have?

"cytomegalic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cytomegalic" into syllables?

"cytomegalic" is divided into syllables as: cy · to · me · ga · lic.

What is the Scrabble score for "cytomegalic"?

The Scrabble score for "cytomegalic" is 21 points.

Using “cytomegalic” in writing

"cytomegalic" (cy · to · me · ga · lic) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, cytomegalic is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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